OFF CAMPUS RESOURCES
The Women's Center, Inc.
570-784-6631, 24 Hour Hotline
800-544-8293 or 570-784-6631
Town of Bloomsburg Police Department
570-784-4155, Emergency Phone: 911
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
570-387-2111, Hours: 24/7
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville
570-271-6211
Columbia Montour Family Health
570-387-0236
Planned Parenthood, Wilkes Barre
570-824-8921
Victims Compensation Assistance Program
800-233-2339 or 717-783-5153
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Hotline: 888-772-7227
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
(RAINN) 800-656-4673
For details and locations please see the website:
https://www.bloomu.edu/sexual-assault
Please note that the information contained in
this brochure may change, for the most up-todate information, please see the web!
Much of the information in this brochure is adapted with
permission from publications of the University of Chicago,
Towson University and University Maryland, and Kutztown
University.
For more information regarding policy and procedure please
contact The Bloomsburg University Dean of Students Office
570-389-4734.
Student Rights
Students have the right to:
 Report the rape or sexual offense;
 Receive consideration for amnesty for
conduct violations (i.e. alcohol policy)
related to the same incident in question;
 Provide input on whether or not to move
forward with Student Code of Conduct
charges and/or participate in a hearing;
 Have every effort made to respect a
student’s privacy;
 Contact supportive agencies such as a
rape crisis center;
 Be free from intimidation or harassment
by the alleged accused or others;
 Request a change of living arrangements
and/or academic schedules;
 Protection against discussion of nonrelevant, past, sexual history during a
hearing;
 Have the option to remain physically
present during the entire student conduct
hearing and participate fully in the
hearing, including the opportunity to
present evidence and witnesses;
 Have the option to provide testimony
from a remote on-campus location;
 Have an advocate or advisor throughout
the judicial process;
 Have the case decided by the preponderance of evidence standard (i.e. it is more
likely than not the sexual offense
occurred);
 Be informed, in writing, of the outcome of
the hearing, the potential for appeal by
either party, and the final disposition of
appeal, if applicable.
What to do if someone you
know is sexually assaulted?
Believe them. A person has very little to
gain by making up a story about sexual
assault.
Listen to them. A victim of sexual assault
needs someone who will listen to what they
have to say without blame or judgment.
Do not tell them what to do. A person who
has been sexually assaulted has had every
ounce of power and control stripped from
them. They only way they are going to gain
that power back is by making decisions for
themselves.
Give them information, provide them
options, but don't tell them what to do. A
great place to get information is the
Bloomsburg Women’s Center, Inc. 570-7846631, the Bloomsburg University Women’s
Resource Center at 570-389-5283 or your
local hospital.
Speak to a non-judgmental and supportive
“University Sexual Misconduct Advocate”
about:
Counseling and support resources
Changing a class schedule
Housing options
A No Contact Letter
University judicial options
Legal options
Call or Text, 24/7
570.336.4994
On Campus Resources
ON CAMPUS RESOURCES

University Sexual Misconduct
Advocate, 570-336-4994, 24/7
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Center for Counseling & Human
Development, Confidential Resource,
Warren Student Services 240,
570-389-4255, M-F 8am to 4:30pm
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Residence Life Office, Elwell Hall,
(800) 287-7543, M-F 8am to 4:30pm
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University Police, University Bookstore
Building, 570-389-4168, Hours: 24/7
Catholic Campus Ministry,
Confidential Resource, Newman House,
353 East 2nd St., Call for hours,
570-784-3123
The Protestant Campus Ministry,
Confidential Resource, KUB 420,
M-F 8am to 4:30pm, 570-389-4950,
Victims have the option to:
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Student Health Center, Kehr Union, #324,
570-389-3417, M-F 8am to 6pm
Office of Social Equity, Waller , #103,
570-389-4553, M-F 8am to 4:30pm
Anyone can file a report whether they are a victim,
witness, or concerned third party.
 file both a criminal report with the police and a
Women’s Resource Center, Schuylkill Hall,
Entrance on right across from Old Science,
570-389-5283, M-F 8:00 am to 4:30pm
Dean of Students Office, Kehr Union 101,
570-389-4734, M-F 8am to 4:30pm
REPORTING OPTIONS
report with the University at either the Dean of
Students Office and/or The Office of Social Equity
(Title IX Coordinator);
file only a report with the University;
file only a criminal report with the police;
file an anonymous report online or by calling the
Title IX Coordinator (570-389-4529);
file no report at all
Filing a report with the Title IX Coordinator, The Dean
of Students Office and/or The Office of Social Equity
does not mean that you have to be involved in a
police investigation, go to court, or talk to the accused.
A victim or witness who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of a sexual misconduct incident generally will not face disciplinary charges from
the University or from the University Police for underage drinking or drug use.
A victim has the right to request a University Advocate
to go with him or her when filing a report with the
police or with the University. Call 570-336-4994 to
speak to a University Advocate.
For Further details please refer to the website at:
https://www.bloomu.edu/sexual-assault
What is sexual assault?
Reporting Sexual Assault
Support Resources
Preventing Sexual Assault
Anonymous Report Form
Title IX
“Student Sexual
Misconduct Policy”
To File a Report with the University
Police or Local Police:
To File an Anonymous Report With
University Administration:
Those who want to initiate a criminal investigation by
the police and seek to press criminal charges against
the accused, should contact the University Police (570389-4168), dial 911, or contact the police in the area
where the assault took place. Criminal charges can be
filed against any individual, including non-Bloomsburg
University members. Criminal charges of sexual assault
are entirely separate from violations of the Student
Code of Conduct, which only applies to Bloomsburg
University students. Filing a formal report with the
police is necessary when a victim would like to initiate
a criminal investigation by the police. Anyone who has
been sexually assaulted may choose to pursue both
criminal prosecution and the university disciplinary/
judicial processes. If the incident occurred off-campus,
the University Police can assist the victim in filing the
complaint in the appropriate jurisdiction.
The University strongly encourages reporters to identify
themselves by name to ensure that victims are provided with access to all available resources and to better
ensure the safety of the campus community. However,
to encourage all reporting, anonymous reports will be
accepted by anyone with knowledge of a sexual misconduct violation. The University’s ability to respond to
an anonymous report may be limited depending on the
extent of information available about the incident or
the individuals involved.
To File a Report with the
University Administration:
Sexual misconduct is a violation of the Student Code of
Conduct, and as such a victim may make a judicial complaint under the Student Code of Conduct against a
Bloomsburg University student(s). The judicial process
and hearing is separate from a criminal investigation by
the police. The accused can receive punishment up to
and including expulsion from the University. Formal
judicial reports can be made by contacting The Dean of
Students Office at 570-389-4064.
Sexual misconduct, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Title IX
investigation is separate from a criminal investigation
by the police and courts. Individuals with knowledge of
any form of sex discrimination, sexual violence, sexual
misconduct or gender-based harassment are encouraged to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator
in The Office of Social Equity,
Student Services Building, 054; 570-389-4529.
Additionally, University employees, with few exceptions, are required to report any incident of sexual
misconduct that they witness or that is reported to
them and provide the name of the victim to the Title IX
Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will speak with
the victim to: ensure that she or he is aware of available resources, services, and interim safety measures to
assist with the physical and emotional aftermath of the
incident; advise the victim of the complaint filing options; and take any necessary steps to ensure the safety of the Bloomsburg University community.
To file an anonymous report, you may (1) go online at
http://www.bloomu.edu/sexual-assault-defined to fill
out and submit an anonymous report; or (2) call the
University Title IX Coordinator, 570-389-4529.
To File a Complaint with University
Administration Against a Student:
To File a Complaint With University
Administration Against an Employee or Vendor:
A student who is a victim of sexual misconduct (as defined in this policy) by a University employee or vendor
may file a complaint with the Office of Social Equity
under the Harassment and Discrimination Policy. The
Office of Social Equity will investigate the complaint.
This process is separate from a criminal investigation by
the police. The accused may receive punishment up to
and including termination of employment from the
University. Formal judicial reports can be made by
contacting the Director of Social Equity, (570-3894529).